Free After School Meals at DPL
In partnership with Forgotten Harvest, five library locations are serving free meals to kids and teens up to age 18 and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
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Upcoming Events
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Teens/Young Adults
LEGO Robotics at the Library!
November 4, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Franklin Branch
Adults
Hustle with CK Wright!
November 5, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Parkman Branch
Adults
Lincoln Branch Wellness Wednesdays presents GOOD GRIEF!
November 5, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Lincoln Branch
Adults
From The Vault: PBS Documentaries
November 6, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Chase Branch
Children/Family
All Ages
Frostology with Michigan Science Center
November 12, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Conely Branch
All Ages
Spilling the Tea Celebrity Book Club
November 26, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Parkman Branch
Adults
Albert Kahn - Online Lecture
December 2, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Online
Upcoming Author Series Events
The Detroit Public Library's Author Series Committee is excited to kick off a packed season this fall and winter. Come listen to the voices behind the books at our in-person author talks.
View EventsFriday Concert Series
Check out our lineup for free, live music throughout the fall on Fridays at 4:00pm. Concerts take place in the Music Room on the third floor of the Main Library.
View ScheduleAfrican-American Booklist 2025
The Detroit Public Library has published its African American Booklist for more than 50 years. Read the 2025 booklist, Voices Heard: African American Young Adult Authors, online today!
Read the BooklistGrand Gesture in the DPL Galleria
The Detroit Public Library’s Galleria showcases artwork from local and national artists, offering a vibrant platform for diverse artistic expression. The Galleria's current exhibit is Grand Gesture, which celebrates the scale, energy, and emotion that emerge when artists think big.
Learn MoreBeanstack Reading Challenges
The DPL Reading Challenges help you achieve your goals to read, listen, and all ages are welcome to join. Earn badges as you complete various challenges to celebrate your progress. Check often for new challenges as we update them regularly!
View ChallengesLibrary Card Perks!
Your library card comes with a variety of exciting and useful perks! Enjoy free access to E-books through Hoopla and Libby, Full-Access to LinkedIn Learning, ABC Mouse for children and so much more. Check out the full list of perks here.
Learn MoreMovies, Music, & More Online
Stream movies, shows, music, audiobooks, and more for free with your library card. View our most popular digital resources such as Hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby (formerly Overdrive).
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